Manager: Safety, Health, Environment & Emergency Services (SHE&E)

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognizant of its regional, national and international environment. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context, which is framed by our Institutional Operating Plan.

• The Risk and Compliance Department seeks an assertive, strong, compliance focused individual, who is able to work independently as well as co-ordinate teams, to take responsibility for the identification, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to SHE & Emergency Services (SHE&E) requirements within UWC and its satellites.

• Reporting to the Director: Risk & Compliance, we invite suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Provide leadership with regard to the rendering of quality SHE&E Services that includes the smooth running of the SHE&E and relevant compliance requirements

• Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the SHE&E department and achievement of objectives

• Effective management of the SHE&E department's administration and resources

• Design and implement policies and related business processes

• Perform analysis and interpretations of relevant data on related risks and incidences and reporting accordingly

• Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery in order to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation

• Manage Occupational health safety and provide direction in the management of Health and Safety Committees

• Manage Environmental Health and Safety and provide direction in the management thereof.

• In conjunction with HR- Training and Development be responsible for the training of staff and users/committee members in health and Safety.

• Manage medical care to students, visitors and staff and ensuring that call-outs to patients for assistance and medical care is adequately provided

• Manage Occupational Health and Safety investigations and statistics at all campuses by determining viability of safety investigations and formal communication thereof to the Director: Risk & Compliance and relevant stakeholders

• Responsible for relevant Health and Safety investigations in terms of planning and implementation

• Providing reports to line management, various stakeholders and governance structures

• Design and implementation of appropriate policies and business processes

• Responsible for the management of Fire safety and relevant compliance

• Guide and Support all Events Safety including the monitoring of event plans and quality

• Assist in the management, the planning and coordination of waste management including stakeholder and institutional compliance

• Manage water management safety

• Manage food hygiene safety

• Responsible for awareness campaigns and training to relevant user groups

• Record keeping of incidents as maintained on the institutional system (GV Chase) and various reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Health, Safety and Environment at NQF7 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment

• 5 years relevant management experience

• Valid Driver's license (08) with two years accident-free experience

• Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• Chemical, biological or similar experience in waste management (Eg Labs and medical waste handling)

Advantagoeus

• PSIRA registration (Fire Management) will be an advantage, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

• Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be advantages, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Required skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended

• Knowledge of National Building Regulations, Environmental Legislation and Local municipal by-laws

• Knowledge of safety standards PC and Software literacy

• Experience in conducting Risk Assessments

• Experience in conducting Incident/Accident investigations

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Knowledge in Fire Safety and Medical Emergency Response

• Experience in Events Management

• Knowledge of Compensation Claims and Administration

• Attention to detail

• Presentation skills

• Ability to interact at all levels

• Auditing skills

• Ergonomics knowledge

• Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.

• Strong Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

• Strategic planning and implementation

• Conflict Resolution and Management

• Ability to streamline processes

Closing Date

• 2/11/2026